LETTER: Some of us happy to take 'blame' for Obama victory

In response to Lee Merendino’s Nov. 14 letter, let us examine what made the re-election of Obama possible.

Like Merendino, I would like to congratulate the Democratic Party for continuing the fight for civil liberties, including the rights of African-Americans, Latinos, women and gay constituents. The Republican Party seems to think these groups of voters could be fooled into believing that a platform of voter suppression, denial of marriage equality, a war on women’s health care issues and denigration of immigrants is in the country’s best interests. Land of the free? Yes, confirmed by this election.

Definitely, as Merendino said, kudos to the mainstream media! Many networks worked hard to present the real facts, in contrast to Fox News programming, which seemed to embrace unfettered partisanship. Even that station seems to be examining what is news and what is opinion after their fall from grace during this election. Journalists on Fox? That would be refreshing!

Yes, the American people are certainly to “blame” for rising above a party well-versed in questionable motives and incapable of compromise. The blame rests squarely on our shoulders for supporting a president who embraces the needs and concerns of the entire population, not just angry white men and a delusional Republican leadership.

I continue to be unashamed of my country, proud in fact, of this election process. Democracy. The will of the majority indicates that we will face our problems knowing that diversity can make us stronger, and we can do it together. The Founding Fathers would be so proud.